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COSTEP Connects Aerospace Prospects with South Texas Manufacturing

COSTEP brings regional partners together to help companies establish and expand operations. Speaking with Pro Texas Industry at the business gathering at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Adam Gonzalez, CEO of COSTEP, said the meeting introduced visiting companies to Rio South Texas and the resources available across its seven-county region.

Texas · 11d
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'Building Wealth, Not Just Creating Jobs': Suarez Highlights Shift to High-Value Manufacturing at Regional Summit

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Economic development across the Rio Grande Valley is undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift—moving away from merely recruiting low-wage jobs toward building long-term wealth and capitalizing on a burgeoning South Texas "mega-region." Speaking to regional leaders at the "State of the Regional Workforce" conference—co-hosted...

Mcallen, TX · 11d
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McAllen's STC Pushes New Avionics Program as Valley Manufacturers Beg for Workers

South Texas College is set to gather business leaders, school district officials and state workforce agencies at its main Pecan Campus in McAllen on November 19 for its annual Workforce Summit, an event built around a problem the Rio Grande Valley cannot seem to shake: not enough trained workers to fill the jobs already here, let alone the ones on the way.

Mcallen, TX · 12d
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Salinas: Brownsville experiencing $64B industrial, tech surge with regional workforce impact

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Brownsville and the surrounding Lower Rio Grande Valley region are at the epicenter of a historic $64 billion economic transformation, driven by massive investments in space exploration, defense technology, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and advanced manufacturing, according to Gilberto Salinas, president of the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC).

Brownsville, TX · 11d
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Bingham, Martinez, and Willis discuss strengthening the RGV's talent pipeline

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - The two workforce boards for the Rio Grande Valley - Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley and Workforce Solutions Cameron - co-hosted the “State of the Regional Workforce Conference” at Margaritaville on South Padre Island on October 23, 2026. The conference was subtitled...

South Padre Island, TX · 10d

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Rivera: Workers Must Get Off the Bench as AI Rapidly Reshapes the RGV Workforce

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging, futuristic concept for the Rio Grande Valley economy—it is already dynamically restructuring regional workplace productivity, local governance, and hiring practices, according to Daniel Rivera, executive director of the Elsa Economic Development Corporation. Speaking at the "State...

South Padre Island, TX · 11d

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TMAC Strengthens South Texas Manufacturers

PHARR, Texas — South Texas’ manufacturing growth depends on the ability of its businesses to improve, adapt and compete. For Hector Ramirez, manufacturing specialist with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center at UTRGV, that means giving manufacturers practical support in their operations while building stronger connections among industry, education and economic development organizations.

Pharr, TX · 11d

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Liu: RGV must bridge education, income gaps to maximize massive industrial growth

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Over the past half-century, the Rio Grande Valley has experienced a dramatic demographic explosion and a fundamental economic pivot—evolving from an agricultural and border-retail economy into a regional health, education, and energy corridor. However, despite rapid population growth and emerging high-tech and industrial...

Brownsville, TX · 13d

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Pharr EDC’s Victor Perez Highlights Manufacturing Momentum, Teases $150M Tech Project

PHARR, Texas — Manufacturing is taking center stage in the Rio Grande Valley, and local economic development leaders are doubling down on high-tech growth, cross-border partnerships, and regional collaboration to bring higher-paying jobs to South Texas. Following a Manufacturing Day Summit co-hosted by the Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC)...

Pharr, TX · 12d

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Popular buffet chain shuts down restaurants in 7 states as franchisees face mounting challenges

For decades, Golden Corral has been a go-to destination for families looking for an affordable, all-you-can-eat meal. But the popular buffet chain is facing a higher-than-normal rate of restaurant closures,…

Brownsville, TX · 14d

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Buc-ee's rival invests $2.4M into EV upgrades across 4 Texas pit-stops

They've now invested $4.8 million over the last two years.

Texas · 12d

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Cowen tells advanced manufacturing summit Brownsville ‘is the place to be’ as multi-billion-dollar investments surge

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — With a transformational economic expansion underway across the borderplex, Brownsville is currently evaluating between 10 and 15 major multi-billion-dollar projects in its pipeline—a swell of development projected to bring 60,000 new jobs to the city over the next decade. Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., shared...

Brownsville, TX · 14d

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Harlingen couple sentenced for defrauding Medicare in $14M scheme

A Harlingen couple were sentenced for their roles in defrauding Medicare after billing the program about $14 million for power wheelchair parts and repairs. The post Harlingen couple sentenced for defrauding Medicare in $14M scheme appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Harlingen, TX · 14d

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Castañeda assures members RGV Hispanic Chamber remains strong amid leadership transition

MCALLEN, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has officially addressed its membership following the departure of longtime President and CEO Cynthia M. Sakulenzki, assuring corporate sponsors, business partners, and regional stakeholders that the organization remains on solid footing as it enters a new operational chapter.

Rio Grande Valley, TX · 15d

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Huge turnout for Brownsville jobs fair

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The number of vehicles parked outside the Brownsville Events Center told the story of a record jobs fair. Once inside the building along Paredes Line Road, hundreds upon hundreds of job seekers could be seen roaming around while others were talking to the representatives of the more than 70 employers on hand.

Brownsville, TX · 15d

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New shops, restaurants planned for one of Texas’ fastest-growing cities

This new South Texas development will combine modern living with new shops in one of McAllen's last real estate frontiers.

Mcallen, TX · 15d

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Buffalo Roofing & Exteriors Offers Deck Building in McAllen, TX

"A newly completed custom deck built by Buffalo Roofing & Exteriors in McAllen, TX, using materials selected to withstand Hidalgo County’s extreme heat, UV exposure, and subtropical humidity."Hidalgo County homeowners get custom outdoor living spaces built for extreme heat and sun. MCALLEN, TX - October 23, 2026 - Deck...

Mcallen, TX · 14d